How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. This nerve runs from the forearm to the hand and it controls the sensations to the palm side of the thumb, index, and middle fingers, as well as the muscle power to the thumb. Patients who have carpal tunnel syndrome complain of pain, numbness and weakness in the hand and wrist.

Jobs that involve repetitive motion of the wrist, such as stocking or assembly line work, put you at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Luckily there are several ways to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome: